And the Winner Is….

By Tracey, on February 19th, 2010%

Congratulations to Cristin Van Driel (@ultimatestamina), the winner of the Invivo Fitness giveaway! I will be contacting you with info on how to claim your fabulous prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered! Hopefully in the future we can offer more exciting freebies from around the city.

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Invivo Fitness Giveaway!

By Tracey, on February 15th, 2010%

What better way to start out the week than with a fabulous giveaway? The fine people at Invivo Fitness are offering up a 3-month Standard Yoga Membership PLUS a free one hour personal training session to one lucky Fit Milwaukee reader. This membership includes unlimited use of over 20 yoga classes a week as well as the Strength and Cardio Center. Locker rooms with showers and spa towels, a Swedish Sauna and covered parking are all included.

If you’re not familiar with Invivo, you can read about my experience attempting an Ashtanga yoga class here. In addition to . . . → Read More: Invivo Fitness Giveaway!

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Winners of the Sunglasses Giveaway

By Anne, on January 11th, 2010%

We were astounded by the number of readers who responded to our Sunglasses Giveaway. It was fun reading about the outdoor adventures you’re all enjoying in this Wisconsin winter!

Good news! The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Foundation has donated 3 additional pairs of sunglasses. So we have randomly selected SIX winners this morning. Here they are:

Ryan M
Sarah S
Alyssa F
Dave
Allison S
Kyle G

Congratulations, winners! Watch your email for instructions on how to pick up your prize!

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Sunglasses in Winter? You Bet. (A Giveaway!)

By Anne, on January 7th, 2010%

We protect our skin with sunscreen, but what about our eyes? During winter runs and activities, our eyes are exposed to harmful UV rays because of the glare from snow. You guessed it, I’m going to get all worst-case-scenario on you and warn that the snow could cause snow blindness. It’s a sunburn of the cornea that may not be felt until hours after your run. Symptoms can be bloodshot, gritty, and teary eyes, and increased pain and sensitivity. In severe cases the this can cause eyes to swell shut or even result in permanent vision loss.

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